Congressman Eric Cantor wants parents and college students to have access to information that will help them make more informed choices about higher education.

This is from Cantor’s House website.

Congressman Cantor: College Students And Their Parents Deserve Better

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support the Improving Postsecondary Education Data for Students Act.

“American moms and dads are working tirelessly to help their children achieve their dreams. For many, that dream includes college. However, the cost of postsecondary education has become increasingly difficult for American families to bear. Young graduates today are not only confronting a tough job market when they leave school, they are continually facing a growing mountain of debt that is financially burdensome and extremely difficult to pay back.

“Many students choose a school and their major without ever knowing the earning potential of their fields of study. This leaves many young Americans with a lower than expected income and struggling to pay down their loans once they graduate. For some it could take decades. This has got to change.

Here’s the video.